The Berlin Conference of 1885: Aiming to Regulate the Scramble for Africa
Words: 505 Pages: 2 1285Amidst the late 19th century, with the expansion of European dominions across the globe, Africa emerged as a coveted prize for conquest. This fervent rush to colonize African lands sparked intense rivalries among European powers, culminating in the convening of the Berlin Conference in 1885. The primary aim of this assembly was not merely to partition Africa among colonial nations but to devise a regulated mechanism for colonization, aiming to avert conflicts among these powers. Initiated under the stewardship of […]